East Mecklenberg High School - East Wind Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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■pi ituw—gum—n Homecoming ... A Dream Come True Many preparations were made for the 1975 Homecoming celebrations. The decorations consisted of two giant murals of a castle and stage coach portraying the theme Cinderella. Homecoming festivities were inaugurated Friday morning October 24, with a pep rally. At 8:00 p.m. amid spirited cheers, East fans boosted the Varsity Eagles to defeat the Myers Park Mustangs (34-13) for a homecom¬ ing victory. Halftime featured the crowning of Home¬ coming Queen Cheryl Malcolm, escorted by George Miller. Immediately following the game a dance was held in the cafeteria sponsored by Student Congress. According to Mr. Ben Greene, the dance was the most successful in his eight years at East. “My how time flies when you’re having fun.” Cheryl Malcolm Homecoming Queen Nina McLelland and Scott Gaines enjoy each other’s company. East students show enthusiasm during Homecoming game. Marilyn Hinson prepares decorations. 20 Homecoming ..

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School Opening Posed Scheduling Confusion There were over 1300 schedule change re¬ quests, a number greater than that of past years. According to Mrs. Ledford, the main cause of trouble was being in a “rush situa¬ tion.” Lack of time let human and mechanical errors slip by. Other causes were inability to reschedule before school opened, loss of seven teachers, and many personal conflicts. Mrs. Ledford referred to it as “a gigantic puzzle that had to be worked out.” She felt few students left dissatisfied after re¬ scheduling. A Towering , Old Friend Disappeared Schedule Changes 19

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Betsy Gu on First Runner-up Rosemary Hamilton Second Runner-up Della Dellinger 1975-76 Homecoming Court Homecoming 21 Betty Hutchison Anne Thompson LaVerne Johnson Linda Walters Lynn Fitzgerald Nina McLelland